If you want a recruitment role where your work genuinely changes lives this is a chance to build a career with purpose while developing strong commercial recruitment skills in a growing specialist sector.
As an Associate Recruitment Consultant you will support universities and colleges by sourcing and placing high quality professionals who help students with disabilities succeed in higher education. You will manage relationships with candidates, students and partner clients while delivering a compliant high‑care recruitment service. This is a fast‑paced role where your work directly contributes to student engagement, retention and academic success.
What you will be doing
* Build strong relationships with universities, colleges, assessors and partner clients across the higher education sector.
* Develop regional talent pools of specialist student support professionals across the UK.
* Source, engage, screen and onboard candidates in line with compliance and safeguarding requirements.
* Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from referral through to placement and after‑care.
* Match students with suitable support workers based on needs, preferences and availability.
* Communicate clearly and consistently with students, candidates and clients throughout the process.
* Ensure all placements meet compliance, GDPR and eligibility to work standards.
* Monitor sector trends, legislation and workforce challenges within student support.
* Identify opportunities to grow services and improve recruitment delivery.
What we’re looking for
* Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport and adapt your approach.
* Experience working in a fast‑paced office‑based or recruitment environment.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
* Confidence handling sensitive conversations with professionalism and care.
* Good IT skills including experience using recruitment systems or CRM tools.
* Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and ethical recruitment practices.
* Commercial awareness with an interest in developing recruitment performance.
* A proactive mindset with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on students.
Core Skills: GDPR / Other Skills: CRM / Seniority: Junior, Mid, Senior
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